Bark - Parental Controls

Bark - Parental Controls

Help protect your kids online

36K ratings
567 reviews
#60 in top-grossing Productivity
🔧 Utilities
📊 Productivity
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 25, 2019
  • October 7, 2026

Features

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About

This service helps families manage their children's digital lives by monitoring online content, managing screen time, and filtering websites. It alerts parents to potential issues like cyberbullying or adult content, offering peace of mind.

✓Content monitoring for texts, email, YouTube, and social media
✓Alerts for cyberbullying, adult content, and threats
✓Screen time limits and scheduling
✓Website filtering by category or specific sites
✓Monitors 30+ apps and social media platforms
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What users say

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What's New in Bark

6.6.0

October 7, 2026

Minor bug fixes and performance updates

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Bark Monthly

Unlimited children and devices

$14.991 Month
7 Days trial
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Charts

Top Grossing

📊 60

Productivity

The app has maintained its position at 60 recently.

Last updated on October 8, 2026.

Top Free

📉 194-3

Productivity

This app dropped -3 positions in Productivity chart.

Last updated on October 8, 2026.

User reviews

Bring back Satellite map view!!!

Please change the map view back to satellite! I really dislike the new map. It makes it much harder to precisely see where my child is, which is one of the main reasons I have the watch. I want him to have some independence in public spaces while still being able to see his exact location. The satellite view made that so much easier.

I also have a red notification indicator that will not go away even when there are no new notifications. The only way I can clear it is by deleting and reinstalling the app, which is really annoying.

Please bring back the satellite map view and fix the notification issue!
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Tried deleting

Won't let you cancel do not subscribe

nearly scam worthy

DO NOT waste your time. go read other reviews on trustpilot or anywhere else. service doesnt work. equipment is samsung JUNK theres a reason its so cheap. go to a real phone carrier. and their customer service actually infuriated me. nothing but hollow empty responses, they do not care about customers at all. just trying to scam you out of as much money as they can before you finally just turn and run. Preying on parents fear and wanting to protect their child while they scam you
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Should’ve bought candy crush powers instead

I actually hate this app. I can’t believe I spent a hundred dollars on it. There’s so many hacks to work around the parental controls. You have to hook it up to a working computer often. Otherwise it doesn’t transmit anything and gives my Daughter time to delete things. No blocking for Snapchat no blocking for TikTok for iPhone actually ridiculous I’ve just taken her phone away altogether, which is probably the best thing. It’s too confusing with this app and the kids app and trying to figure out all the controls. The how to videos are actually ridiculous and unhelpful. It actually locked my phone too. which has caused me to be blocked from getting on the Internet. You would think with all the AI and technology advancement, This app would be so much easier to use. whoever develops this needs to fix it. I should’ve bought candy crush power ups instead.
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Doing to much

The app itself is functional. The problem is that Bark is trying to be social media hub too. I don’t alerts for games and daily moments.It also doesn’t all you complete setup unless link all of its suggested social app even if your kids don’t use them.

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Frequent disconnections and reconnections required

Bug

Inability to monitor certain popular apps like TikTok and Snapchat

Bug

Delayed alerts and notifications

Bug

Unexpected phone performance issues like slower speeds and battery drain

Bug
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Requested Features

4 requests

Improve compatibility with iOS devices

Feature

Provide cloud-based backups instead of manual device backups

Feature

Add password protection to prevent app uninstallation

Feature

Improve sensitivity settings and notification management

Feature

FAQ

What does Bark parental controls do?

Bark provides tools to help parents manage their children's digital lives. It monitors online content across various platforms, manages screen time, and filters websites. The app aims to alert parents to potential issues without giving them full access to their child's device activity.

How does Bark monitor content?

Bark monitors your child’s texts, email, YouTube, and over 30 other apps and social media platforms. It looks for issues such as cyberbullying, adult content, sexual predators, profanity, suicidal ideation, and threats of violence. Parents receive alerts only when potentially problematic content is detected.

Is Bark free to use?

The application is available for free with in-app purchases. This means you can download and use some features without cost, but advanced functionalities or premium services may require a purchase.

What devices is Bark compatible with?

Bark is designed to help families manage children's devices, including smartphones and potentially other internet-connected devices. The description mentions managing screen time through cell service and Wi-Fi, implying compatibility with devices that connect to these networks.

What are the main benefits of using Bark?

The primary benefits include increased peace of mind for parents, proactive identification of online risks like cyberbullying or inappropriate content, and the ability to foster healthy digital habits through screen time management and web filtering. It allows for important conversations about online safety and friendships.